Trenton Travel Guide

  Trenton from the bridge
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  • Trenton from the bridge
      Trenton from the bridge
    by MandaJ320
  • roadside view
      roadside view
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  • My required State Capitol Photo
      My required State Capitol Photo
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  • The new River Line
      The new River Line
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  • Halo Farms - great milk!!
      Halo Farms - great milk!!
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Explore Trenton

Things to Do  

Tour the recently restored NJ...

Tour the recently restored NJ..., Trenton

 luv2learn Says:  Tour the recently restored NJ State House.This is the second-oldest capitol in continuous use in the US. The restoration of the dome has made it beautiful from both inside and out. Don't miss the combination gas/electric lights in the Assembly chamber. Electricity was still... 

Hotels  

Holiday Inn (something...

Holiday Inn (something..., Trenton

 scottt69 Says:  Holiday Inn (something reputable). I wound up at the Army Base, much to my regret. While here, wound up in military billeting on Ft Dix. What a hole. The place looked like converted barracks from sometime around the 60's, shared rest-room (almost a bathroom), bed the size... 

Lafayette Yard Marriott: Lafayette Yard Marriott

Lafayette Yard Marriott: Lafayette Yard Marriott, Trenton

 luv2learn Says:   This new (opened May '02) hotel is beautifully decorated and includes comfortable conference facilities. It also has a fine restaurant & bar, Archives. 

Restaurants  

Hoagie Tom's Grille: Subs, hoagies, whatever, they taste awesome

Hoagie Tom's Grille: Subs, hoagies, whatever, they taste awesome, Trenton

 photochick11 Says:  The pictures of local landmarks are pretty cool to check out. The food is always good. They are open and deliver 7 days a week. And they have daily specials monday thru friday so the menu never gets old For a sub it would be the #5 (ham and capicola) I agree w/previous... 

Hoagie Tom's Grille: Awesome Food!!

Hoagie Tom's Grille: Awesome Food!!, Trenton

 thartford Says:  This place has a great variety of foods and nothing disappoints. Also the decor is really cool because it features photos of mostly local landmarks. Plenty of seating and they deliver. They also have daily specials that are really creative. My favorite sub is the #5 (ham... 

Hoagie Tom's Grille (Featuring FD Subs): Top notch hoagies/subs, cheesesteaks, wraps! Yum!

Hoagie Tom's Grille (Featuring FD Subs): Top notch hoagies/subs, cheesesteaks, wraps!  Yum!, Trenton

 drc151 Says:  Definitely casual, but oh so tasty! Hoagie Tom's Grille (Featuring FD Subs) in Ewing, NJ (outside of Trenton) serves up some of the best hoagies/subs in the entire Philadelphia metro area. To me, a good hoagie starts off with the roll and Hoagie Tom doesn't disappoint. All... 

Utopia International Bistro: Utopia International Bistro

Utopia International Bistro: Utopia International Bistro, Trenton

 luv2learn Says:  Sadly, this restaurant has closed. 

Nightlife  

Katmandu: Restaurant turns into a club after 10:00

Katmandu: Restaurant turns into a club after 10:00, Trenton

 marca Says:  Restaurant/Nightclub located riverside on the site of a former steel plant. The music is very loud but on a nice night you can hang on the deck overlooking the river. 

Conduit: Conduit

Conduit: Conduit, Trenton

 luv2learn Says:  great music for folks who enjoy clubbing 

Transportation  

Trenton - Mercer County Airport - TTN

Trenton - Mercer County Airport - TTN, Trenton

 frankcanfly Says:  Delta/Comair began service to/from Trenton's airport in December 2006. There are two flights per day to Boston, and one to Atlanta.This is a VERY convenient airport to Northern Philadelphia and Central New Jersey. There are NO parking fees here, you just park and walk in. 

Amtrak

Amtrak, Trenton

 frankcanfly Says:  Trenton's Amtrak Station is conveniently located downtown. Here you can catch regular Amtrak lines, New Jersey Transit and SEPTA (philly) transit lines.... 

The River Line

The River Line, Trenton

 frankcanfly Says:  Trenton's New River Line light rail system now goes all the way to Camden, NJ!! (right across the river from Philadelphia, PA)If you are trying to save money, you can travel to Philadelphia for only $1.85, a significant savings over Amtrak. 

Local Customs  

Food

Food, Trenton

 Melanie_M Says:  Things you need to know when coming to Trenton:It can be a hoagie or a sub. It is not a "grinder". Any other term for the elongated sandwich will only lead to confusion.The "Triple-Bypass" - Porkroll, egg and cheese on a hard roll. This is a MUST EAT here in Trenton - most... 

Halo Farms

Halo Farms, Trenton

 frankcanfly Says:  Everyone in this area knows the best place to buy Milk, Juice and Bread.....Halo Farms is the smallest micro-dairy in the nation. (I'm not sure how that is defined) 

Off The Beaten Path  

Don't miss the Trenton City...

Don't miss the Trenton City..., Trenton

 luv2learn Says:  Don't miss the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie in Cadwalader Park, Parkside Ave. Trenton(609) 989-3632www.ellarslie.orgContemporary and historic art & artifacts in a beautiful location. 

Favorites  

State Capital Building

State Capital Building, Trenton

 frankcanfly Says:  Here is my required State Capitol photo..... The original state capitol building here has been completely enclosed by 'new' additions.... it's very strange.http://capitols.latlong.com 

Stay away from the taxi's if...

Stay away from the taxi's if..., Trenton

 scottt69 Says:  Stay away from the taxi's if possible. The taxi driver I wound up with had to stop for directions. He had no clue where he was going. 

Do the history bit. Start at...

Do the history bit. Start at..., Trenton

 luv2learn Says:  Do the history bit. Start at Washington's Crossing, PA and follow Washington's path across the Delaware, down to the Old Barracks in Trenton, climb the Battle Monument, and eventually move on to Princeton. Chances are, the world today would be a very different place if... 

The Place

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The People

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 luv2learn's Trenton Page - Trenton is a great place to visit if you are interested in history or the arts. And it's a great place to live, too! Isn't it funny how you never have photos of the place where you live? People, yes.... 

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 Trenton is a great place to visit if you are interested in history or the arts. And it's a great place to live, too! Isn't it funny how you never have photos of the place where you live? People, yes.... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Trenton. I'd love to share with you the 5 tips I've written, the 8 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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 I really hate this town. 

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 Friday the 24th - Depart Johnsonburg/ Ridgeway for Trenton. But first we spend a little free time in Philadelphia Saturday the 25th - CS / Show Day. During community service we spent the day at... 

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  City by the river.... 

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